[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-grand-return-system":3,"chapter-grand-return-system-grand-return-system-chapter-116":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Grand Return System",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1080286,1397,"Chapter 116: Gathering Storm at the First Division","grand-return-system-chapter-116",116,"\u003Cp>Gathering Storm at the First Division\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon slowly walked ahead and said calmly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s about time. Let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the words left his lips, his figure lifted lightly from the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body rose as naturally as drifting mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a flash of purple light, he stepped forward into the air and began flying toward the First Division of Celestis Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that Leon had already stepped deep into the sage Realm, flying through the sky required no treasures or external support. The wind obeyed his will. The air itself became a silent path beneath his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His speed was astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After breaking through the GrandMaster Realm, cultivators could already perform short-distance teleportation. Once one stepped into the sage Realm, that distance increased dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon could have reached the First Division in a blink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He deliberately slowed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t teleport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply walked through the sky at a steady pace so his students could follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selena immediately summoned her sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint purple glow flashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Amethyst Mist Sword appeared beneath her feet with a clear metallic hum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped onto the blade gracefully, her snow-white robes fluttering as she rose into the air and followed Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The morning wind brushed through her silver hair as she flew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her figure looked elegant and calm—like a moon spirit gliding through the clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind her, Rias let out a soft laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well then... I shouldn’t fall behind either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flick of her wrist—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her sword appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weapon gleamed brilliantly. It was the treasure Leon had given her earlier—compensation from Shera after the previous conflict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rias stepped lightly onto the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her red robes spread behind her like the wings of a phoenix.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a graceful motion—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She soared into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her flying posture was incredibly beautiful, like a crimson bird dancing in the clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon had originally hoped the treasure might trigger a high critical return through the Grand Return System.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had only returned an ordinary spirit artifact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now Leon still felt it was a bit of a pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah well... can’t win every time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind the girls—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry Taylor panicked slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait—wait for me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hurriedly summoned his sword as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he stabilized himself on the blade, he shot into the sky in excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes sparkled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Seven Division Martial Meeting of Celestis Academy was legendary across the Forsaken Domain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would finally see it with his own eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the First Division.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of the massive halls of the Emerald Crest Division.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire plaza was already packed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of disciples gathered across the wide stone square.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air buzzed with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many students leaned against railings, sat on stone steps, or clustered into small groups discussing today’s event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere felt like a festival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was talking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Debating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arguing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One disciple sighed dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... who do you think will take first place in this Martial Meeting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tall disciple beside him folded his arms thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well... if the chief student of the First Division doesn’t participate...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then the biggest contenders should be Secret Sword Summit and Gale Division.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another disciple nodded quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard the eldest senior brother of Secret Sword Summit—Shan—has already stepped into the Astral Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His strength is terrifying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone else added with a serious tone,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But the senior brother from Gale Division shouldn’t be underestimated either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He keeps a low profile... but his cultivation is just as strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In fact—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suspect he might be stronger than Shan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another student waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, no. You’re all missing someone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about Amethyst Summit Division?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then laughter erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh come on!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One disciple shook his head while laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure, Guardian Elder Leon from Amethyst Summit Division is extremely powerful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one doubts that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But his student?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She has only been in the academy for three months!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At best she should still be in the Onyx Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What potential could she possibly have?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another disciple added,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we talk about dark horses...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Amaya from Holy Water Division actually has a higher chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Her cultivation is extremely stable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard she’s already close to the Astral Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The square buzzed with endless speculation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some supported Shan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some believed Gale Division would dominate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others argued about Amaya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The discussion grew louder and louder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden streak of light flashed across the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone’s coming!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone raised their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High above the plaza—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large group of figures descended on a beam of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very front stood the master of Secret Sword Summit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan followed calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His black robes fluttered slightly as he landed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he appeared—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gasps spread through the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that’s Shan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He really lives up to the rumors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing among the disciples, Shan seemed like a rising star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aura carried a faint pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was impossible not to notice him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan noticed the countless admiring gazes around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile appeared on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clearly enjoyed being the center of attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another flash of light streaked across the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A booming laugh echoed across the plaza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha! Senior Brother Shera!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought I arrived early!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t expect you to be even earlier!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice belonged to only one person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He descended boldly from the sky with several disciples behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shera glanced at him coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another figure descended slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she appeared—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire square fell quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A graceful woman floated down from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her sky-blue robes drifted gently in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long blue hair flowed behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Maya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Shera and Yaman froze slightly when they sensed her aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They exchanged a shocked glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"sage Realm aura?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them felt disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya had already stepped into the sage Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had become the youngest sage-level expert in the academy aside from Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yaman muttered in shock,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can’t believe it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A month ago she was still in the King Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And now she’s already in the sage Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One disciple whispered excitedly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t expect Respected Maya to also break through.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In Celestis Academy, besides the Headmaster...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guardian Elder Shera...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And Guardian Elder Leon...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is now another sage expert!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another disciple grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Martial Meeting is going to be interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard Amethyst Summit Division and Secret Sword Summit never get along.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wonder what will happen today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone suddenly asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why haven’t we seen anyone from Amethyst Summit Division yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did they forget the time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he finished speaking—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A streak of purple light appeared in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone looked up instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From within the purple glow—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A white figure slowly descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd instantly reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guardian Elder Leon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And his students!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excited murmurs spread everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many disciples had heard about Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But few had ever seen him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youngest Guardian Elder of Celestis Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mysterious powerhouse with unfathomable cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could finally see him with their own eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High above the square—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon descended calmly with Selena, Rias, and Harry following behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Shera saw him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trace of ruthless hatred flashed within them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person he hated most...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had finally arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>",1241,"2026-06-03T10:40:08.787Z","2026-06-03T10:40:17.095Z",1,"novelbin.me","c97d2ef66f85d6522021cd99bcc67c6d346121000cc06ff965fabfd1eac47aac","grand-return-system-chapter-117","grand-return-system-chapter-115",234,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrand-return-system-cover.jpg"]